I used to enjoy Christmas when I was a child. I grew up and had to go to the mall during Christmas shopping and I've hated it ever since. The other thing I despise during this season is consuming the never-ending letters of the Vitamin alphabet.
I have (SAD) which stands for 'Seasonal Affective Disorder.' The winter season always triggers it so I try to combat this with vitamins. There are a few that I use during the dark and cold times:
For me, the most important is Vitamin D3 at 1000 IU per day. I work outdoors so from spring to fall I don't need to consume any. I was doing a little bit of reading and wanted to add this little tidbit, "People who live in more northern latitudes (such as Boston, Mass., Milwaukee, Wis., or Portland, Ore. ) can only make vitamin D from March through September; supplies stored from summer sun exposure must last for many months, and by late winter, most of these individuals may be deficient.- Dr. Edward Giovannucci " http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/questions/vitamin-d-and-chronic-disease/
I also take a B-100 complex vitamin. I also take Biotin and Zinc as it helps with strengthening the hair, skin and nails. My hair is starting to thin out a bit as I was advised to add these to my diet. I've only been on them for a few weeks. I most likely won't see results for a couple of months.
I've also added Omega-3 to my diet. I use the liquid kind that's lemon-flavoured. I'd puke my guts out on a daily basis if I had to taste anchovies, sardines and/or mackerel. Yummy! I use this one:
Want more information, you can go to NutraSea's site:
I've also started eating chia seeds. It's a new trend--a healthy trend, but trend none-the-less. There's way too many benefits to type out. So here's some reading material for you if you're interested:
Here's the nutritional info on it as well.
I've only started consuming chia for about a week and the first thing I've noticed is that I do in fact feel fuller. I've had regular bowel movements. That's pretty good. Sorry, had to share.
And of course what vitamin-popping person would I be if I didn't take my daily multivitamins!
Well enjoy the upcoming winter. Hope you don't catch the latest and scariest flu bug out there.
